ARTH 216(S) Body of Evidence: Greek Sculpture and the Human Figure (Same as Classics 226)

From the beginnings of Greek sculpture in the eighth century B.C.E. until the end of the Hellenistic period in the first century B.C.E., the human figure remained the most prominent choice of subject for Greek artists. This course is a survey of Greek sculpture in the first millennium B.C.E. with emphasis on ancient Greek attitudes towards the body. We will consider the use of male and female figures, both human and divine, from athletic, religious and funerary contexts, and from the dedications of individual figures to the complex mythological narratives found on Greek temples. Reading material includes ancient literature in translation as well as contemporary critical essays. Lecture format, midterm and final exams and two short papers. No prerequisites.

Hour: MCGOWAN